Classic Coffee Cake

While browsing Pinterest the other day, I came across one of those quickie 'Coffee Cake in a Mug' pins. Looked good, but normally those 'cake-in-a-mug' desserts always seem to be missing something, so I moved on.

The next day I found myself really thinking about Coffee Cake and how delicious it is. I haven't eaten it in years, so I figured it would be something great to make this week!

Warning: The cake will make your kitchen smell like heaven and the best part may just be the crumb topping! 

What You Need

Crumb Topping

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 cup (aka 2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup (aka 1 stick) softened butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream

What You Do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9X13 baking pan, set aside.

Crumb Topping

1. Whisk together flour (2 1/2cups), sugar (1cup), brown sugar (1/4cup), salt (1/2tsp), and cinnamon (1 1/2 tsp). Make a well in the center and set aside.

2. Melt the butter (1cup) in a microwave until just melted and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the butter mixture into the well of the flour mixture. With a fork, pull the flour mixture into the butter. Continue to do this until all the butter is absorbed and you have a crumb mixture. Set aside (and try not to eat it)!

Cake

1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour (2cups), baking soda (1/2tsp), salt (1/2 tsp), and baking powder (1tsp). Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter (1/2cup) and sugar (1cup) until mixed.

3. Add the eggs (one at a time), beating after each addition.

4. Beat in the vanilla (1tsp) and sour cream (1cup) until well incorporated.

5. Add the flour mixture into the wet batter, and beat on low until just combined. 

6. Pour the batter into your greased pan, and spread evenly. Then sprinkle the crumb mixture over the batter with your fingers. Make sure to cover the batter completely, evenly, and GENEROUSLY!

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife/toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle. Let cool and then enjoy!

Original recipe from Living Eventfully